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Washington DC-Baltimore Area

I lead the program and project management for the North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) team, including all associated projects and advocacy priorities, external stakeholder and member communications, and policy planning. I also provide critical project management support for several additional workstreams on the Durable Markets team at ACC.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• I served as a project manager, SaaS product & implementation consultant, and engagement specialist for a dynamic, nationwide portfolio of 40+ health customers. I delivered tangible results in managing customer.
• Strategic Project Planning: Crafting and executing comprehensive social care technology strategies and project plans tailored to the unique needs of each client, including local government agencies, health insurance.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: I cultivated and fostered relationships with a diverse spectrum of stakeholders - including public, private, and nonprofit customers & partners - to build sustainable networks through.
• SaaS Technical & Product Expertise: I served as a trusted SaaS product expert and liaison, providing hands-on training, technical assistance, and developing essential technical materials. I ensured that our clients and.
• Team Empowerment: I was committed to advancing the capabilities of my team. Through the creation of enablement materials and the refinement of internal processes, I played a pivotal role in enhancing my team's.

District Of Columbia, United States

• I served as the driving force behind the successful management and execution of two international forest monitoring awards programs: The Small Grants Fund and Tech Fellowship. My accomplishments include:
• Project Leadership: I took the lead in project management, overseeing all aspects of operations, communications, and capacity-building for a diverse portfolio of over 40 projects spanning across Africa, Asia, and Latin.
• Product Training & Support: I actively engaged with users, conducting product demonstrations, gathering valuable feedback, and swiftly addressing and resolving user issues. Additionally, I played a vital role in.
• Effective Collaboration: I maintained regular communication and coordination with a wide range of internal departments within WRI, as well as external partners. This ensured the seamless implementation of the Small.
• Strategic Administration: I managed the strategic and day-to-day administration of the awards programs. This encompassed project oversight, grant and contract management, communication strategies, capacity-building.
• Financial Stewardship: I upheld the financial integrity of these programs, overseeing internal and external subgrant and contract compliance, managing budgets totaling more than $1 million (USD), and ensuring alignment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• I played a pivotal part in supporting the Research Review and Support Team, contributing to Pew's commitment to high-quality research and organized processes. During my time at Pew:
• I meticulously tracked the Pew research process, maintaining an up-to-date project database on our team's SharePoint platform.
• Served as a direct liaison between RRS and Pew project teams, providing valuable support in maintaining and enhancing Pew's research quality standards.
• Provided project coordination - efficiently coordinating research projects and teams across the entire organization.
• Assisted with the creation, review, and drafting of Pew's research process materials, contributing to the development of resources that furthered our team's mission.
• Reviewed financial reports to track the team's budget and managed my team's expense reports in PeopleSoft.

Washington DC

• In my role supporting the Wildlife and Climate Safeguards team, I contributed to several meaningful projects centered around wildlife conservation and climate resilience. My responsibilities included:
• Project implementation, conducting crucial research, and efficiently managing administrative tasks across diverse adaptation and resilience projects.
• Preparing grant reports, ensuring adherence to funding requirements.
• Collaborating with grant partners, fostering strong relationships and facilitating coordination to achieve common conservation goals.
• Supporting the logistical and administrative aspects of organizing meetings, workshops, trainings, and events.
• Designing compelling communication and outreach materials that effectively conveyed project objectives and impact.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Supported IUCN-Cambodia as a dedicated team member on an EU-funded fisheries conservation initiative, centered on the well-being of fishing communities within the dynamic Tonle Sap ecosystem. My role encompassed:
• In-depth research and providing technical assistance for field activities.
• Contributing to project reports and grant proposals to secure funding.
• Crafting compelling online media content, effectively showcasing the tangible impacts of our project, and promoting sustainable fisheries practices.
• Visiting field sites to gather firsthand insights and craft compelling web stories that effectively captured community perspectives, project results and valuable lessons learned.
• Assisted with English language support, both written and oral, ensuring clear and effective communication between stakeholders.

Norwich, United Kingdom

I was selected as a recipient of the US-UK Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarship for the University of East Anglia where I received my MSc Environment & International Development, and conducted postgraduate research on environmental governance in rural Cambodian fishing communities impacted by climate change.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Political Science And Communication, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • Phi Eta Sigma (Honors Society) • Pi Sigma Alpha (Honors Political Science Society) • Urban Garden Apprentice •.

Master Of Science (Msc), Environment And International Development, Distinction

Activities and Societies: • Green Impact Project Assistant • Environment and Development Postgraduate Course Representative • Development.